Community Calendar

Our Community Calendar is a volunteer-run resource offered to all qualified nonprofits. Community Calendar events are highlighted live, on-air throughout the day on KCPW. Featured events are chosen at random. You will also find all current Community Calendar events listed here at kcpw.org.

The Community Calendar also has a physical home. Following the criteria listed below, mail or bring professional materials (no handwritten signs please) promoting your event to the KCPW studios at 210 East 400 South, Suite 10, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. We’ll happily hang them in our window for all Library Square traffic to see.

To submit an event to the Community Calendar, the event must meet the following criteria:

  • The event must take place in Utah.
  • The organization promoting the event  must be a qualified 501(c)(3) charity or political subdivision.
  • The event cannot promote a religious organization or individual.

If your event meets these criteria, click “Post Your Event” below. Include your contact information in case we have any questions. Otherwise, your event may not get published.

We encourage you to make the most of your post by adding a featured image and links to your organization.  Utilize the provided field boxes (i.e. location, ticket information) to display information as accurately and quickly as possible.

Please do not submit duplicate postings for the same event. If you are posting a class or workshop that requires registration, list just the first instance in the date and time, and include the details for subsequent classes in the description.

NOTE:  approved events are typically posted to the Community Calendar within seven days of your submission.

Please submit requests at least 14 days before your event – listings read on-air are chosen at random, the week of the event.

Technical issues? Please email comments@kcpw.org.

Apr
7
Fri
Black, Bold & Brilliant “The Sacrifice Zone” Virtual Film Screening @ Online/ Virtual
Apr 7 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Black, Bold & Brilliant "The Sacrifice Zone" Virtual Film Screening @ Online/ Virtual

Free online event: Maria Lopez-Nuñez, a Honduran American is waging a war for environmental justice against one of the most toxic neighborhoods in the country.

As part of our Black, Bold & Brilliant series, Utah Film Center, in partnership with KRCL is excited to announce our upcoming film screening and post-discussion of The Sacrifice Zone. Join us for this virtual screening available online from April 7th through May 7th and watch this compelling story of the one-mile stretch in Newark, New Jersey known as Chemical Corridor – Doremus Avenue.

This toxic stretch of land borders the Ironbound neighborhood, where Portuguese, Brazilian, Central American, and African American residents are separated from toxic substances by no more than a railroad. The Sacrifice Zone follows Maria as she leads a group of environmental justice fighters determined to break the cycle of poor communities of color serving as dumping grounds for our consumer society with one of the most effective environmental organizations in the country.

Reserve your spot at:

THE SACRIFICE ZONE (virtual screening)

Watch movie trailer at:

Apr
15
Sat
Free Film Screening: Al Helm Martin Luther King in Palestine @ First Unitarian Church
Apr 15 @ 7:00 pm
Free Film Screening: Al Helm Martin Luther King in Palestine @ First Unitarian Church |  |  |

“The glorious strains of gospel music wash over the West Bank in Field’s potent film. As the Palestinian National Theater and an African-American choir mount a touring play about Martin Luther King Jr., written by Stanford Professor and King scholar Clayborne Carson, an impassioned cultural exchange ensues, new friendships are forged and attitudes are altered.” –Clarity Films

Apr
19
Wed
Is Public Health Broken? League of Women Voters Salt Lake General Meeting @ Salt Lake County Building -- Room N2-800
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm
Is Public Health Broken? League of Women Voters Salt Lake General Meeting @ Salt Lake County Building -- Room N2-800 |  |  |

League of Women Voters Salt Lake April General Meeting will host Dr. Angela Dunn, Executive Director of Salt Lake County Health Department and Prof. Phillip Singer of U of Utah Department of Public Science. They will discuss Is Public Health Broken? What did we learn from COVID? Has politics destroyed our public health system? Will we be ready for the next pandemic? or earthquake?

Apr
22
Sat
Earth Day River Cleanup @ Jordan Park
Apr 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Earth Day River Cleanup @ Jordan Park |  |  |

The Salt Lake City Corp Program and amazing partner organizations are thrilled to invite you to join the Jordan River Cleanup on April 22nd, launching at 8AM from Jordan park. The city will provide breakfast for volunteers. The Mayor and other guest speakers will share remarks before the projects start at 9AM.
The volunteer sign up page is live and open to individuals, local businesses, and community organizations that are interested in volunteering. Everyone is welcome to join our projects, which include trail maintenance and trash removal, canoe in-river trash cleanup, art projects, and more. We have opportunities to volunteer for both English and Spanish speaking projects. Everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to bring friends and family too.
Rain, snow, or shine we will be there, and we hope to see you there too! Registration is required. For more information and to sign up follow the link here. https://www.slc.gov/events/2023/02/08/earthday/

Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids 2023 @ Viridian Event Center
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – Apr 23 @ 7:30 pm
Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids 2023 @ Viridian Event Center |  |  |

Journey with us as Utah Film Center explores “Our Magical World” at its 12th annual Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids — April 22nd & 23rd at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan.

In this two-day, family-friendly event, kids are encouraged to be curious and take charge of their creative learning. Tumbleweeds welcome kids ages 4 and up to experience storytelling through cutting-edge animation, short and feature-length films, enriching workshops taught by industry professionals, and interactive activities that provide hands-on experience for all creators.

Whether you have a budding filmmaker or an energetic content creator, come and discover all that is magical and charming in the imagination of adventurous minds!

— Watch kid-friendly films from all around the world
— Join one of the many workshops that teach camera use, drone filming, green screen,
editing, animation, video game design and much more!
— Step into the festival clubhouse where kids of all ages can stay busy

Check out the scheduled films and workshops at: https://tumbleweedskids.org/

Nights Under Lights: Earth Day @ Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Apr 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Nights Under Lights: Earth Day @ Loveland Living Planet Aquarium  |  |  |

Celebrate EARTH DAY with us as we kick off our Nights Under Lights season with a Party for the Planet!

This Nights Under Lights includes a special performance by Trash Pandas, food trucks, education activities and animal encounters, and an EECO light show under the stars.

*This event does not include access to the Aquarium.

Apr
27
Thu
Water Trivia @ Squatters Brewery
Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Water Trivia @ Squatters Brewery |  |  |

Join us for our popular quarterly Water Trivia at Squatters Brewing! This event combines water-themed education with fun, friendly competition for a watershed cause. Teams test their Wasatch water knowledge in ten trivia questions and a final wager on topics ranging from global water systems to local hydrology.

If you plan to play, please register prior to the event and arrive early to get settled. Trivia will begin at 7P. Registration is not required if you do not plan to play. Everyone is welcome! A signature cocktail and brews will be available for purchase courtesy of Squatters. All participants will be entered into an opportunity drawing to win awesome prizes!

May
1
Mon
One-Day Screenwriting Intensive Workshop with Award-Winning Screenwriter @ Broadway Media Building
May 1 all-day
One-Day Screenwriting Intensive Workshop with Award-Winning Screenwriter @ Broadway Media Building |  |  |

This one-day intensive screenwriting workshop is led by ISA Top 25 Screenwriter to Watch and Sundance award-winning screenwriter Skye Emerson.

Whether you’re new to screenwriting or have several completed scripts under your belt, Utah Film Center Screenwriting Workshop is the perfect place to hone the foundational skills and processes necessary to seamlessly craft your next feature or television screenplay.

This one-day intensive workshop is led by ISA Top 25 Screenwriter to Watch and Sundance award-winning screenwriter Skye Emerson. The educational screenwriting series consists of presentations, scene analysis, writing assignments, lectures, discussions, and script workshopping, all designed to advance your story and skillsets to the next level.

This workshop series takes place Monday, May 1st from 6-10 PM at the Utah Artist Foundry located in the Broadway Media Building at 50 W Broadway #1125 Downtown Salt Lake.

$120 FOR NONMEMBERS AND $80 FOR MEMBERS

Sign up HERE for the Screenwriting Workshop

About the instructor:
Skye Emerson is an award-winning screenwriter who was most recently named to the International Screenwriter’s Association’s Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch list. She received the Alfred P. Sloan Screenwriting Fellowship at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019 and is the grand prize winner of ISA’s Emerging Screenwriters Competition. Skye holds an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film, and Television.

May
5
Fri
League of Women Voters of Salt Lake 30th State of the Community Luncheon – Our Bodies. Our Rights An Owner’s Manual from Experience @ Little America Hotel
May 5 @ 11:00 am
League of Women Voters of Salt Lake 30th State of the Community Luncheon - Our Bodies. Our Rights An Owner's Manual from Experience @ Little America Hotel  |  |  |

Join LWVSL May 5 at 11 am for the 30th State of the Community Luncheon to hear our keynote speaker is Karrie Galloway, retired executive director of Planned Parenthood Utah. With the Trigger Ban set to go into effect, you won’t want to miss this! You can buy tickets here.
https://www.lwvsl.org/community-luncheon

May
6
Sat
Parkinson’s, Sleep and Me @ Salt Lake City Marriott University Park
May 6 all-day
Parkinson's, Sleep and Me @ Salt Lake City Marriott University Park |  |  |

Join us at the Rocky Mountain Parkinson’s Symposium for the educational program Parkinson’s, Sleep, and Me. Getting adequate rest and sleep is an important component of overall health and quality of life. Parkinson’s disease (PD) creates many challenges to getting a good night’s sleep, both for the person with Parkinson’s and the caregiver. This program provides information on how Parkinson’s disease affects sleep, and ways you can get a better night’s sleep while living with PD.

Speakers
Kathleen McKee, MD, MPH, Intermountain Neuroscience Institute
Melissa Mauchley, LCSW, MSW, University of Utah

May
11
Thu
Craft Lake City Workshop: African Roots Bracelets @ Craft Lake City
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Craft Lake City Workshop: African Roots Bracelets @ Craft Lake City |  |  |

Create beautiful, head-turning jewelry with us at our beginner-friendly workshop with New American instructor Rosette Bahadi of African Roots! Working with a variety of fun, colorful African fabrics, you will learn how to create eye-catching bangle bracelets to take your wardrobe to the next level. Rosette will demonstrate her tried & true methods for wrapping & stitching your bracelets by hand as you create a pair (one thick, one thin) of custom pieces to take home with you. As part of our New Americans Workshop Series, you will also learn about our instructor’s cultural background & her evolution as a maker through the lens of her experiences in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Beginners are welcome and all supplies are provided.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-lake-city-workshop-african-roots-bracelets-tickets-619165830667

May
12
Fri
Reflections of the Life, Art, and Illness of John Kaly @ Publik Coffee Roasters
May 12 – May 13 all-day
Reflections of the Life, Art, and Illness of John Kaly @ Publik Coffee Roasters |  |  |

Art Auction and Open House from 3:00p-9:00p, with a program from 7:00p-8:00p
All proceeds to benefit the Bateman Horne Center’s mission to give relief to all those with ME/CFS and other chronic illnesses.
Masks and carpooling strongly encouraged.

Jun
1
Thu
Ready To Hatch @ Tracy Aviary
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ready To Hatch @ Tracy Aviary |  |  |

Ready to Hatch!

Salt Lake’s premier garden party for a cause! Ready to Hatch supports Tracy Aviary’s Conservation Program, which uses research, outreach, and conservation action to protect birds and their habitats. Join us for a kid-free evening with cocktail in hand, artisanal local food treats, live music, a silent auction, and up-close bird encounters! Relax in our lush gardens, explore over 8 acres of aviary grounds and experience a taste of Salt Lake City while supporting birds in the wild.

By attending Ready to Hatch, you are helping us introduce more people to the wonders of the natural world, and helping to support the conservation of local avian habitats.

Your ticket includes entrance to the Aviary grounds for this private event, food, beverages, and dessert.

Pricing:

March 1 – 31: $120 (Early Bird)

April 1 – 30: $140

May 1 – June 1: $170

There is not a member discount for this event. If tickets are sold out and you would like to be added to the wait list, please email Sandra at development@tracyaviary.org. We may have additional tickets become available closer to the event date.

Become a Sponsor!
Your sponsorship helps Tracy Aviary connect people to nature and directly supports our conservation programs, protecting Utah’s rich biodiversity for future generations. As a Ready to Hatch sponsor, your business will be featured at the event, and in a variety of promotional materials and communications sent to 20,000+ Tracy Aviary supporters. Our sponsorship levels range from the exclusive Broad-tailed sponsorship to the Bald Eagle sponsorship. For more information about sponsorship benefits, or to become a sponsor, please contact Sandra at development@tracyaviary.org or 801-596-8500 x112.

Jun
3
Sat
46th Annual Utah Asian Festival @ Utah State Fairpark
Jun 3 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
46th Annual Utah Asian Festival @ Utah State Fairpark |  |  |

Thank you for our tremendously successful 45th year! With such strong support from our local communities and sponsors, we are proud to announce the 46th Utah Asian Festival in 2023.

Our event benefits all Utahns, offering a glimpse at how traditional practices have been preserved and upheld in our state.

This festival not only connects new Americans, immigrants, and refugees to the more historic ethnic groups in our state, but also brings our diverse ethnic communities together.

Our celebration is an opportunity for all to reunite with old friends; build new friendships; meet our various communities, leaders, and elders; and seek new opportunities to be involved and support our diverse Utah Asian communities.

This year’s festival will honor our communities through traditional and modern performances, children’s activities, and spotlights on cultural, nonprofit, and commercial organizations. As always, food trucks and food booths featuring local businesses will be on site serving delicious food and refreshments. We’ve listened to your feedback and are actively working to bring you the best event possible!

Join us for the 46th annual Utah Asian Festival on Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm at the Grand Building of the Utah State Fairpark (155 N 1000 W Salt Lake City, UT 84116).

Jun
9
Fri
Wild & Scenic Film Festival @ Tracy Aviary
Jun 9 all-day
Wild & Scenic Film Festival @ Tracy Aviary |  |  |

Friday, June 9th at 7:30 pm the Black, Bold & Brilliant Series and Outdoor Auntie in partnership with Tracy Aviary are proud to present the Wild & Scenic Film Festival outdoor film screening showcasing a selection of films that celebrate Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and LGBTQ+ communities engaging with outdoor sports, public lands, and environmental activism.

All tickets include admission to Tracy Aviary and will be donated to Outdoor Afro National and Black, Bold & Brilliant. We’ll have food and refreshments for purchase at the Bird Feeder Cafe. Come early to check out the birds and stay for the film.

– Doors open at 7:30 pm — film screening will begin at dusk (approx. 9:15 pm)
– Bring your own blankets and chairs
– Event is 21+ only

You can find out more about this event at:

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL (IN-PERSON)

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